Information

  • Scope of the audit

    To ensure compliance with the following requirements of the security policy.

    1. To develop a pro security culture within the trust by promotion of a culture where security is the responsibility of every member of staff and anyone granted permission to use the Trust premises. Where the actions of the minority who breach security are not tolerated.

    2. To provide and maintain a working environment that is safe secure and free from the dangers of crime for all those who may be affected by its activities.

    3. To prevent loss of, or damage to, Trust assets or property as a result of crime, malicious acts, wilful damage and trespass.

    4. To ensure that security procedures are in place to manage any untoward incident which may have a detrimental affect on the way the Trust operates.

  • Methodology

    The audit was undertaken by physically walking around the Ward /Department and interviewing members of staff.

  • Document No.

  • Audit Title

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  • Prepared by: Martine Williams (LSMS 0839)

  • Location: RJAH NHS FT

  • Auditor's Signature:

General security

  • How many security issues have you had in the last month

  • Has a Datix been completed

  • Has the LSMS been in contact with you regarding the Datix

  • Is there anything more that the LSMS can do for you regarding the Datix

  • Are the staff aware that the Trust offer a free counselling service

  • Do staff know how to contact this service

  • Do staff have access to a secure place to lock up their personal items

  • Do all staff know what to do in the event of a violent or aggressive attack against them

  • Do staff know how to access security related policies

  • Are staff wearing an up to date ID badge

  • Are frontline staff up to date with conflict resolution training

  • Are staff aware of lone working policy

  • Are staff aware of security policy

  • Are FP10s kept on the department?<br>

  • Are staff aware of violence against staff policy

Security of Controlled Drugs & Prescription Pads (FP10)

  • Are FP10s kept kept in a secure place at all times?

  • Do you have a procedure for the security of FP10s?

  • Are controlled drugs secured in a secure cabinet?

  • Does the cabinet comply with the misuse of drugs safe custody regulations 1973?<br>

  • Do you have a controlled drugs register?

  • Is the register kept in a secure place?

  • Is the key to the cabinet kept in a secure place?

  • Do you have a procedure in place for the security of the key to the drugs cupboard?

  • Is the drugs trolley secured when not in use?

  • Do you have a procedure in place for the security of the drugs trolley?

  • Do you have a procedure for the receiving and unpacking of controlled drugs?<br>

  • How do you dispose of unused controlled drugs?

  • Do you have a register for the disposed controlled drugs?

Environment

  • How do you secure attractive items (e.g. laptops, iPads, etc?)

  • Are all physical locks in a good state of repair and fit for purpose?

  • Are all restricted areas clearly marked?

  • Are all video intercom phones where appropriate in good working order?

  • Are all alarms where appropriate in good working order?

  • Has the department completed a security risk assessment?

  • Department Manager Signature:

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